Chapter XX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

later than; following

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

in the past

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

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From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

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From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

past form of “compete” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

the act of departing

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

being one more than seven

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

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From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

set up or found

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

the state of being honored

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

ten 10s

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

and nothing more

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

coated with paint

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

an artist who paints

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

a local church community

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

return to an original state

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

possessing material wealth

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

closely encircling

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

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From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading IN the evening after supper Eric told me the story of the picture as he had heard it from his friend the priest.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

accept gladly

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

which person or people

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On his departure he left a hundred pounds with the priest as a thank-offering for his recovery, on the understanding that it was to be employed in the purchase of an altar-piece for our church, painted, if possible, by some local artist from the surrounding district.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.

a late time of life

From this reading “Years ago,” he said—“for so I heard the story on my arrival in the parish—a rich Englishman, travelling for pleasure, found his way to our village, and, intending to stay three weeks, was detained for eight.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading For he had caught the fever which prevails in the lower valleys, and only recovered from it thanks to the care he received from my predecessor in the house to which it has been my pleasure to welcome you.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Many competed, but it was felt from the first that the honour was as good as won by Agostino Villari, a young painter of extraordinary talent, who lived in the house I showed you at the further end of the village.